It could also be that Kakashi's Sharingan gives off an intimidating aura. Naruto, being young and inexperienced at first, might be scared of the power it represents. The Sharingan can seem quite spooky with its ability to copy techniques and see through illusions, and Naruto might be worried about what Kakashi could do to him if he were to make him angry while he has that power at his disposal.
One possible reason could be Kakashi's reputation as a strict and powerful teacher. Naruto might be in awe of his skills and fear making mistakes in front of him.
One reason could be Kakashi's Sharingan. It's a very powerful and somewhat spooky ability. Naruto might see it in action in a way that scares him. Maybe Kakashi uses it to subdue an enemy in a really intense way that makes Naruto realize how dangerous Kakashi can be.
Yes, there are likely fanfictions out there with Naruto being scared of Kakashi. Fanfiction writers often explore different character dynamics, and this could be an interesting one to play with, like perhaps in a scenario where Kakashi shows a very strict or intimidating side that Naruto hasn't seen before.
It could also be due to a misunderstanding. Perhaps there is some misinformation spread about Sasuke in the fanfiction, like false rumors that he has a hidden and malevolent plan. Naruto, being someone who values their friendship deeply, would be scared at the thought of Sasuke turning into an enemy because of these untrue stories.
One possible reason could be that Kakashi is preoccupied with other important matters in the village. Maybe he has some top - secret missions or tasks assigned by the Hokage that demand his full attention, leaving him with little time to focus on Naruto.
One possible reason could be that Naruto might feel Kakashi is too strict with his training. Maybe Kakashi's methods are too harsh for Naruto, making him frustrated and gradually developing dislike.
One possible reason could be that Naruto might be trying to prove his independence. He has grown and wants to show that he can handle things on his own without always relying on Kakashi's guidance.
One possible reason could be that in the fanfiction, Kakashi might have made a decision during a mission that Naruto strongly disagreed with. For example, Kakashi could have chosen to sacrifice something important to Naruto in order to achieve the overall mission objective.
Perhaps there was some sort of dark influence or mind - control at play. An enemy might have manipulated Kakashi's mind in such a way that he believed Naruto was a threat and thus left him for dead, not realizing his true self.
Another reason could be that in this fanfiction, the plot is set in a way that there is a new training system in the village. And this system doesn't involve Kakashi in Naruto's training. There could be new mentors or a completely different approach to training young ninjas like Naruto, which excludes Kakashi from the equation.
One reason could be that he sees Naruto as a younger version of himself in some ways. Both have had their share of loneliness and challenges growing up. Kakashi may want to prevent Naruto from going through the same pain he did. Another reason is Naruto's importance to the village. As the jinchuriki of the Nine - Tails, Naruto is a key asset. Kakashi, being a loyal ninja, wants to protect the village's future which is tied to Naruto.